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Old photo of mock coffins in Karachi falsely linked to Pakistan tribal feud
An old photo of mock coffins carried by Shiite Muslims as part of a religious procession has resurfaced in social media posts that falsely…
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Sea lion camera crews help scientists map unexplored seabeds
Scientists have a new ally helping them explore the ocean’s seabeds–sea lions. A team in Australia recruited endangered Australian sea…
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Venezuelan military reaffirms 'absolute loyalty' to President Maduro
The Venezuelan military and police forces on Tuesday reaffirmed their loyalty to President Nicolás Maduro, as the electoral authority in…
Politics
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of Oct 7 attacks, as its new leader after Haniyeh assassination
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, its top leader in Gaza who masterminded the deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel, as its new leader after his…
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Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on
Regular power cuts had become a feature of South African life and fed feelings the country was moving in the wrong direction, but the…
Business
Major Earth Systems on Track for Collapse, Scientists Find
Reaping and Sowing Imagine this dire scenario: the Atlantic Ocean's sea currents which bring warm water to Europe collapses, making large…
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Israel confirms death of last missing person from October 7 attacks
The Israeli military on Tuesday confirmed that the last unaccounted for person from the October 7 attacks had died. The Israel Defense…
Politics
Hamas announces Yahya Sinwar as new political head following Ismail Haniyeh assassination
Hamas on Tuesday announced Yahya Sinwar as the militant group’s new political head following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh…
Politics
Bangladesh to appoint Nobel laureate Yunus as interim government head
Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin is set to appoint Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as the head of the country's interim…
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UN humanitarian official tells the Security Council that aid to starving Sudanese is being blocked
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. humanitarian official told the Security Council on Tuesday that life-saving supplies are “ready to be loaded…
Politics
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new overall chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Tehran last week. Since 2017, Sinwar has…
Politics
Russian pianist dies in jail after criticizing Moscow's action in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian piano player has died in jail while awaiting trial on charges linked to his criticism of Moscow's military action…
Politics
German foreign minister: Wider war in Middle East can be averted
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said there is still time to avert a major military escalation in the Middle East, as Israel…
Politics
Brazil, Colombia and Mexico in talks with Venezuelan government and opposition on election crisis
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Following Venezuela’s disputed presidential election nine days ago, officials from Brazil, Colombia and Mexico…
Politics
EU sends €4.2 billion in financial aid to Ukraine
European Union countries signed off on the first quarterly payment to Ukraine from a €50 billion ($55 billion) support fund on Tuesday.…
News
Nigerian protesters arrested for waving Russian flag
About 40 people have been arrested in northern Nigeria for waving Russia's national flag during protests against the high cost of living…
Politics
RTX gets $478M to replenish Germany’s Patriot missiles sent to Ukraine
RTX’s Raytheon has received a $478 million contract from NATO to replenish the Patriot GEM-T missiles Germany has sent to war-torn…
Politics
Putin calls for a project to promote 'traditional Russian values' overseas
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Speaker of the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin and…
Business
Post falsely claims to show bread sold by foreign shop owners in South Africa
Screenshot of the false X post, taken on July 29, 2024 Shared hundreds of times, the post includes a picture of a loaf of bread in a…
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German politicians debate military involvement in Middle East
Marcus Faber, chairman of the Bundestag's Defence Committee, has expressed scepticism about deploying the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed…
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Video shows 2022 landslide in India, not recent Ethiopian disaster
Screenshot of the post with the altered clip, taken on July 30, 2024 The post contains a 10-second video with the logo of News18, an…
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Vitor Roque move to Saudi Arabia collapsing due to wage demands – report
Barcelona forward Vitor Roque has been extensively linked with an exit this summer, but there has been much less certainty over his…
Politics
India steps up border security after Bangladesh crisis
India has deployed additional troops along its border with Bangladesh after a political crisis in the neighbouring country brought down…
Politics
German justice minister warns against travel to Russia
Germany's Justice Minister Marco Buschmann has strongly warned against travelling to Russia following a major prisoner exchange between…